Corneal opacity remains major cause of vision loss in The Gambia, national study finds

by Hugh Bassett | May 22, 2026 | News

Corneal opacity (Nigeria). Photograph: Dr Ebeogu Ogochukwu Wisdom / The Eyesavers Network International A new nationwide study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has found that nearly one in 10 adults aged 35 years and older in The Gambia are living...

Nepal has high cataract surgery coverage, but room to improve outcomes

by Hugh Bassett | May 13, 2026 | News

Photograph: Astrid Leck A new study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology provides important evidence on cataract surgery services in Nepal, showing high levels of surgical coverage but a continuing need to improve postoperative outcomes. The work,...

African Oculomics Research Programme to unlock early detection of disease through the eye

by Hugh Bassett | May 13, 2026 | News

Photograph: Terry Cooper A major new international research collaboration is set to explore how the eye can reveal early signs of several diseases, bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence and imaging technology to populations that stand to...

ICEH Designated a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre

by Hugh Bassett | May 7, 2026 | News

The International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has been officially designated as a new WHO Collaborating Centre for Eye Care and Vision. The World Health Organization and ICEH have worked together closely for...

New approach calls for environmental impact to be included in eye care decision-making

by Hugh Bassett | Apr 17, 2026 | News

As eye care services expand to meet growing global demand, a paper in JAMA Ophthalmology highlights the need to consider environmental impact alongside patient outcomes and cost. The Viewpoint article highlights a comparative unit, the ICFER, first proposed in 2024,...